November 20, 2019

With over 6000 pets bitten by snakes each year in Australia* it is important to recognise the signs of a snake bite and that you know what to do if facing this life-threatening emergency. Snakes are prevalent in the warmer months particularly around creeks or dams where there is fresh water. However, 73%* of reported snakebites in dogs happen in their owners’ backyards. Symptoms of...

Over the millions of years that dogs have evolved from their wild wolf ancestors, their outward appearance may have changed, but their digestive system and the way food is utilised for growth, maintenance and reproduction is still 99% the same.  Why then is it deemed that vegetables are good for dogs? A study of foods eaten by wolves provides us with a good guideline for...